Kathy Chow, the Hong Kong actress, aged 57, passed away on December 11. Her studio initially disclosed the news of her untimely demise in a statement posted on Weibo on Tuesday evening. According to Dimsum Daily, the statement indicated that Kathy Chow succumbed to “an ineffective treatment for an undisclosed illness.”
Who Was Kathy?
Having participated as a Miss Hong Kong contestant in 1985, Kathy Chow became a renowned leading actress, particularly in numerous TVB roles during the late 1980s and 1990s. Her notable contributions include performances in series such as “The Feud Of Two Brothers” (1986), “Looking Back In Anger” (1989), and “Fight Back To School III” (1993).
In 2003, she moved to Beijing, broadening her career horizon by featuring in various drama series and reality TV shows. Despite this transition, Kathy Chow occasionally appeared on TV shows.
How Did Kathy Die?
In a statement released on Weibo on Tuesday evening, Kathy Chow’s studio announced her passing following an unsuccessful treatment for an undisclosed illness. The studio expressed, “May there be no sickness in heaven, and may we meet again.”According to Dimsum Daily, the statement indicated that Kathy Chow succumbed to “an ineffective treatment for an undisclosed illness.”
What is The Cause of Her Death?
Though the precise cause of death remains undisclosed, reports affirm that Kathy Chow battled with a longstanding autoimmune condition known as systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus) for several years. This information was substantiated by Tenky Tik Kai-man, a prominent Hong Kongese actor and production manager who is a longtime close friend of Kathy Chow’s.
What Is Systemic Lupus Erythematosus?
Systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus) is one of the prevalent systemic autoimmune diseases, with over one million active patients in China. This chronic condition impacts various organs, including the skin, joints, lungs, kidneys, blood cells, brain, and heart. Lupus arises when the immune system erroneously attacks its tissues, leading to inflammation and, in some instances, permanent tissue damage.
Lupus exhibits diverse symptoms, including arthritis, fatigue, rashes (such as a butterfly rash on the face), sensitivity to the sun, hair loss, and more. Consequences of lupus involve inflammation and tissue damage in organs like the kidneys (lupus nephritis), central nervous system (seizures, memory issues), heart (valve damage, pericarditis, myocarditis), blood vessels (vasculitis, blood clots), and lungs (pleurisy).
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